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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,396.13, 11,585.85 and 4,619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,396.13, 11,585.85 and 4,619.22 is: 6,374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,396.13 : 11,585.85 = 4,619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,396.13/11,585.85 = 4,619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,396.13x = 11,585.85 × 4,619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,396.13x = 53,517,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,517,590.04/8,396.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,374.08

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